AN elderly Epsom man has suffered "considerable distress" after his rare coin collection was taken during a burglary.

Framed coins belonging to a man in his 80s which had been accumulated over many years and were displayed in picture frames were taken from a home on Woodcote Side between 6am and 7am on July 24.

The collection included approximately 50 coins dating back to the time of William the Conqueror as well as half crowns and guineas from the 1600s.

Investigating officer Liz Parsons, of Epsom CID said: “These possessions are of huge personal value to the victim who has collected them over his lifetime and it has caused him considerable distress that they have been stolen.

“I am appealing to anyone who has seen these items and in particular to collectors of rare coins to come forward with any information regarding their whereabouts."